Explore the Family Name Gaugh
The meaning of Gaugh
1. Irish: shortened form of McGaugh; see McGough. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Gach or Gauch.
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How common is the last name Gaugh in the United States?
The surname Gaugh, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname went from being at 49,965 in 2000 to 58,042 in 2010 indicating a decline of around 16.17 percent. Similarly, the number of people bearing the surname also dropped by approximately 11.17 percent, from 394 in 2000 to 350 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 20 percent, moving from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #58,042 | -16.17% |
| Count | 394 | 350 | -11.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaugh
Looking into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Gaugh, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it can be gleaned that most identify as White, although the percentage dipped slightly from 93.40 percent in 2000 to 89.71 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 2.03 percent in 2000 to 6.57 percent in 2010. The group indicating two or more races also increased, albeit modestly, from 1.52 percent to 1.71 percent. Individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander were either absent or their data was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census. Data for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 89.71% | -3.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 6.57% | 223.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.71% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |